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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 868.45 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 868.45 and 380.60 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 868.45 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/868.45 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 868.45 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 330,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,532.07/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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